Front End Assistant Manager

We work hard to create a fair, fun and considerate workplace with excellent pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, matching 401(K), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.

Other employee benefits include a 20% employee discount, paid 30-minute lunch, free Co-op ownership, 30% discount on Wellness supplements, a quarterly profit share, a monthly $50 raffle for those who choose alternative transportation (carpool, walk or bike to work) and holiday gifts.

As a team member, you’ll learn a lot – about the great products we carry, the community organizations we support and you’ll meet wonderful people along the way. Briar Patch has an open door to leadership and it’s not uncommon for employees to “climb the ladder” and grow a career at the Co-op.

Position:Front End Assistant Manager

Location: Auburn, CA

Job :328-2941

# of Openings:1

Front End Assistant Manager - FT 40 hrs. per wk.

Department:
Front End

Reports To:

Front End Manager
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Salary Level: $22.00 - $34.00 / hr.

Summary: Ensure store security, provide strong customer service and ensure smooth store operations during designated shifts. The Assistant Front End Manager assists in the supervision of the front end staff and other departments in the absence of a department manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following:
Other duties may be assigned.

Customer Service –

• Handle customer questions and complaints that cannot be resolved by other staff.

Safety and Security –

• Maintain security of store during shift, ensure that store is opened and closed following security procedures.
• Keep store in clean, orderly condition during shift. See that spills and hazardous conditions are cleaned up.
• Deal with shoplifters, disorderly customers, and medical emergencies in accordance with established procedures.

Supervisory –

• Schedule and ensure lead cashiers, cashiers, utility clerks and courtesy clerks breaks
• Assigned cashiers, utility clerks and courtesy clerks secondary tasks. Under special circumstances, prioritize work in the store and reassign employees’ tasks.
• Observe status of each department and report discrepancies, performance problems or other relevant conditions to Front End Manager.
• Secure all cash at day end (make sure all cashiers have put away drawers and money bags are in safe).
• Approve checks, make front end/store “judgment calls”, provide change for cashiers, approve refunds, etc.
• Ensure cashiers sign off registers.
• Implement (advanced) training for cashiers at Front End Manager’s request.
• Community updates, procedures, etc. to cashiers
• Meet with Front End Manager as scheduled
• Increase accuracy in scanning through communication with scanning coordinator
• Facilitate other tasks assigned by Front End Manager.

Responsibilities to Safety:

• Protect the safety of self, co-worker's, and Briar Patch Co-op patrons at all times.
• Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
• Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to supervisor.
• Follow all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of self or others.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises lead cashiers, cashiers, utility clerks and courtesy clerks.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
• Excellent cashiering skills/knowledge of store register system
• Strong leadership skills
• Reliable, predictable attendance
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or…